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The Town Commission wants voters to decide whether they will approve such a neighborhood undergrounding project on the March 15 ballot.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 7, 2015
Commission vets neighborhood undergrounding project tonight

Town staff is proposing that property owners with existing underground utilities pay 18.5% of the total project and properties that need utilities buried pay for 81.5% of the project cost.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Wayne Natt (left) and his attorney, Michael Gelety, at a Nov. 21 adversarial preliminary hearing.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 15, 2018
Alleged Longboat voyeur claims homestead to avoid condo forfeiture

Wayne Natt, 56, has been charged with four counts of third degree video voyeurism, which police allege couldn't have been committed without his Cedars Court condo

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town must hold a referendum before allowing any uses other than residential on the Islandside property.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 4, 2015
Commission to vote on Key Club referendum tonight

Voters will decide whether to allow tourism use on the Key Club's Islandside property if the commission approves an ordinance tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Edward Alley with his late wife, June LeBell
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 14, 2020
Edward Alley remembered for passion for music, people

The music conductor, critic, advocate and leader was 85.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 22, 2016
Scene and Heard

What's going on the world of A+E

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2013
Worship Services

A list of worship services at churches, chapels and temples on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cliff Walters, Mike Uertte and Board Chair and Honoree Paul Hudson
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 22, 2018
The Ringling celebrates new legacy society honorees

The John and Mable Ringling Legacy Society Luncheon was held March 22 at The Ringling.

  • Black Tie
The Musica Sacra Cantorum will perform with two other choirs in Deux Requiems: “The Sleeping Children.”
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 8, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights 4.9.15

A&E Editor Nick Reichert picks the top events to attend this week.

  • Arts + Culture
A music ensemble at Pine View High School. Courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 30, 2019
Pine View School ranked among best high schools statewide, nationally

Riverview High School also ranked No. 52 in the state, with Suncoast Polytechnical High School following close behind at No. 58.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ciliana Jean, Mandkhai Zorigt and Nicole Juliano
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • September 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Maison Blanche Farm to Fork Dinner

Guests gathered for the Maison Blanche Farm to Fork final dinner prepared by Chef Jose Martinez and USFSM Hospitality students Tuesday, Sept. 30, at USFM Culinary Innovation Lab in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 20, 2020
Clawing for conservation

A local big cat sanctuary is providing homes for animals in need while bringing awareness to exotic predation.

  • LWR Life
Three acres of the West Lake property will be used for storm water mitigation.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 9, 2015
Manatee County Planning Commission approves site plan for Lockwood Ridge Road plaza

The site, which formerly hosted a Winn Dixie, will be home to a Walmart and WaWa.

  • East County
  • News
Simply Susanne's Cafe sells smoothies along with breakfast and lunch options.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 30, 2018
Sweet treats bring taste of summer to barrier islands

Whether it’s a smoothie or gelato, local establishments have plenty of sweet treats to keep you cool this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Coastal contemporary design is becoming popular.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 8, 2020
Sarasota Realtors expect strong market in 2020

New construction continues to sell well and downtown properties are all the rage.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
A Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan, which three Dr. Murf Klauber-owned entities filed Tuesday, summarizes "a Global Compromise and settlement" among all parties is what will satisfy creditors.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 1, 2013
Klauber files compromise plan

The reorganization plan calls for all assets in one party's hands to restore the resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former Braden River High pitcher Jordan Guerrero will continue his career with the San Diego Padres.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 17, 2015
East County baseball players fulfill their dreams

Five former East County baseball players were selected during Major League Baseball’s First-Year Player Draft June 8 through June 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
Robyn Bell conducts The Pops Orchestra of Sarasota and Bradenton. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 8, 2017
Pops Orchestra to put on Season of Celebrities

The Pops Orchestra of Sarasota and Bradenton will feature a guest artist at each concert.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2013
News Briefs

Nathan Benderson Park earns state planning award; MPO seeks public input

  • East County
  • News
The removal of trees on developing sites led to concerns from residents about enforcement — which, in turn, led to concerns about whether the city's tree regulations were flexible enough.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2019
Citizen board endorses new tree regulations

City commissioners offered feedback on an advisory board's recommendations, hoping to continue the tree talks later this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County voters can cast their ballots early at the Sarasota County Elections office until Aug. 27.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 22, 2016
Siesta Key polling place moves off island

Some Siesta residents will have to travel off the Key to cast their vote at the Devyn on South Tamiami Trail next week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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